The EIU view

The coalition government of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union and the Social Democratic Labour Party of Lithuania is likely to see out its full term, which ends in 2020, as a co-operation agreement with an opposition party will strengthen its ability to pass legislation. The Economist Intelligence Unit expects GDP growth to remain broadly firm at an average of 3.3% in 2019-23.

Government tables 2019 budget in parliament
The plan prioritises healthcare, education and social security as the major categories of expenditure outlays; the public finances will remain contained despite electoral pressures.

Moderate continental; average temperatures range from -5°C in January to 23°C in July

LANGUAGES:

Lithuanian is a member of the Baltic group of languages (along with Lettish and the now extinct Old Prussian) and is the first language of over 80% of the population; there are sizeable minorities of native Russian- and Polish-speakers